Soil Type: Sandy/Light or Chalky/AlkalineSoil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained

The standards (upright inner petals) of this cultivar are a violet-purple while the falls (the outer slightly drooping petals) are slightly darker with a yellow/orange stripe. They look really pretty when pushing up through a layer of frost or snow in mid to late winter. Ideal for alpine beds and rockeries or plant in bare pockets at the front of the border.

Garden care: Plant bulbs 5cm deep in the autumn in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Water moderately while they are actively growing and keep reasonably dry during their dormant period.